Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.
Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies.
Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers - and our people - thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding.
From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order.
What you'll be doing:
- Drive Quill's financial monthly close process; ensure conformity with GAAP as well as internal guidelines and procedures.
- Work with Finance and Merchandising business partners to invoice vendors for promotions and follow up with vendors where required.
- Reconcile the sales sub ledger to Oracle Financials and explain discrepancies.
- Support month-end and year-end close process including Sarbanes Oxley Controls.
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Establish strong working relationships with internal, key functional area leaders, helping them navigate the financial details of their business.
- Work effectively with finance colleagues to ensure timely, efficient, and accurate deliverables.
- Support the monthly/weekly/budget sales/demand models working closely with FP&A team.
- Own all margin related variance analysis, forecasting and margin models as it pertains to Vendor Funded Coupons (VFC), Volume Rebates (VR) and other margins.
- Own booking to net sales bridge with command and control over R&A, cancellations, etc
- Supports our marketing, SDS (technology) capex/opex and all other SG&A leaders to maintain the general ledger and drive a formal forecast (including budget - Bottom-up build)
- Prepare and presents performance reporting for SG&A (i.e., Marketing costs), including variance drivers of performance and forecasts by working with each cost center owner.
- Maintain/Enhance daily sales, margin, AOV and other operational metrics reporting for the business.
- What you bring to the table:
- Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with Business Unit and Finance partners.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
- A curious mindset to "peak around the corner" and look for improvements.
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
What's needed- Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
- Ability to be present at the Quill office at a minimum of 3 days per week.
What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certification (e.g. CPA)
- Experience with Oracle Financials
We Offer:
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more.